By Cynthia Gibson Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — Business owners and long-time residents gathered Dec. 26 to celebrate the 81st birthday of Sika Dwimfo, whose […]
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BOOK CORNER: Author shares testimony of hope, faith in ‘The Heart Chronicles’
By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer “The Heart Chronicles,” by Cynthia M. Lombard, is a moving testimony of the author’s experience with heart disease. “When the […]
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Last Chance For Animals seeks to end exploitation
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer For 42 years, Chris DeRose has been an advocate for animals, and to this day, due to the things he’s […]
2021 YEAR IN REVIEW: Officials take steps to return Bruce’s Beach to family
Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — Efforts by state and county officials to return a prime piece of beachfront property in Manhattan Beach to the […]
STREET BEAT: ‘What is your main wish for 2022?’
Compiled by Cynthia Gibson in Leimert Park Village.
SPORTS DIGEST: Rating L.A. sports teams on a sliding scale
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer As we come to the end of 2021, it’s time to look ahead to 2022 and see how our local […]
2021 YEAR IN REVIEW: Ridley-Thomas charged with corruption in federal indictment
LOS ANGELES — It was a celebratory affair in September when L. A. City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas and his wife Avis were honored for their […]
2021 YEAR IN REVIEW: Bonin facing recall, reelection campaigns in 2022
Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — City Councilman Mike Bonin is facing a long political road in 2022. He faces reelection in June with a […]
2021 YEAR IN REVIEW: Walk of Fame ceremonies began year virtually
HOLLYWOOD — The Hollywood Walk of Fame started the year with a virtual ceremony Feb. 12, honoring Ryan O’Neal and Ali McGraw three days after […]
2021 YEAR IN REVIEW: Gentrification fears drove fight over mall sale
By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer CRENSHAW — Like many malls in Los Angeles and across the country, 2021 was an unpredictable year for Baldwin […]